An attractive detached house overlooking Ballyholme Bay in Bangor and set in extensive gardens, Chris and Jenny Mullen’s friendly guesthouse makes a very pleasant base in a desirable area of this popular seaside town.
Just across the (not very b ... more...
La Maison is a bastion of French fun and flair in the middle of Dublin city.
The décor, the menu and the cooking at this Dublin restaurants so authentic that you’ll find yourself transported to France where dozens of great neighbourhoo ... more...
A smart casual younger sister to Derry’s leading dining destination, Ian Orr’s well established Browns Bonds Hill across the river at Waterside, this city centre venue gives off all the right vibes with its chic, contemporary dé ... more...
Guests feel very much at home in this 4* boutique hotel, which is set amidst 10 acres of parkland overlooking the River Suir, just outside Waterford city - and owner-managed by Stan Power, a former General Manager of Mount Juliet House in County Kilken ... more...
Established at the turn of the millennium, Shu (named tellingly for the ancient Egyptian god of atmosphere) celebrated two decade in business mid-pandemic with co-owners, Alan Reid and chef Brian McCann, announcing a stylish re-invention of this Belfas ... more...
Famed for its spectacular views of the Gap of Dunloe, this luxurious five star hotel is a sister property to the nearby Europe Hotel & Resort, Fossa and Ard na Sidhe Country House, Caragh Lake (see entries).
While it is just five minute ... more...
The O’Keeffes have been in business here since 1885, and the present pub - which is exactly seven minutes walk from the marina - was built by chef Bryan O’Keeffe’s great grandmother, in 1925.
Good food is offered both in the cosy ba ... more...
Just outside Adare, this low, grey-tiled building is set in immaculately maintained gardens and presents a neat and welcoming appearance on arrival.
It has grown dramatically since the Fitzgerald family opened it in 1983 and - although Mary herself re ... more...
This friendly big restaurant is in the old golf club right on the seafront and run by members of the Morelli family. It's an offshoot of the famous Morelli Ice Cream business - their flagship ice cream parlour and café is in a landmark premises ... more...
This tall, narrow pub in Clonmel is packed with “artefacts of bygone days”, in short a mini-museum - but one with a giant screen which is discreetly hidden around the corner, for watching matches.
Upstairs (and there are a lot of them, thi ... more...